Magnus Tyreman is the new Chair of the Board of the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) from January 1, 2024. Tyreman succeeds Laurent Leksell, who ended his meritorious six-year term as the Chair of the Board of SSE at year-end.

The Department of Finance at the Swedish House of Finance and the Stockholm School of Economics seeks applications for full-time pre-doctoral research analyst positions in empirical financial economics, to start on or after 1 July 2024 (subject to agreement).

The Wallenberg Scholars program aims to provide leading researchers in Sweden with grants for free basic research in areas of their own choosing. Three SSE professors are recipients of funding from the KAW Foundation.

The Stockholm School of Economics is making it easier to find both research from and researchers at the school. The launch of the SSE Research Hub provides a platform where decision makers, the media and the general public can easily find the latest research on topics relevant to our society.

In the brand new FT ranking Europe’s Leading Startup Hubs, SSE’s startup incubator receives several accolades. SSE Business Lab is number one in Sweden and has the best track record in Europe, according to the ranking.

Patrick Widuch (b. 1993) is being awarded this year's Anders Wall Scholarship in collaboration with SSE Business Lab. The scholarship amount is 200,000 SEK.

SSE is delighted to welcome Joanna Ziolkowska to the CIVICA team, in her new role as CIVICA Project Manager. Her academic journey so far is marked by an interdisciplinary path, including a PhD in political science focused on the EU's democratic legitimacy. She is now looking forward to giving SSE students and faculty even more opportunities within the CIVICA alliance.

The Stockholm School of Economics produced the highest number of doctoral theses in entrepreneurship in Sweden in 2023. Eight out of the 54 produced in the country, came from SSE's House of Innovation.

Entrepreneurs drive development and create jobs. So why is this not reflected more in business school rankings? A new ranking, based on the entrepreneurial success of business school alumni, challenges traditional rankings. And the Stockholm School of Economics places first among European business schools.

Katja Einola is the 2023 recipient of the SSE Partners’ Research Award. Her work on team dynamics and the making and unmaking of teams, as well as her contributions to a vivid conversation on ‘positive’ leadership demonstrate that Katja Einila has the potential to become an impactful international scholar in the future.